Navy NEC · Support
831A Joint Maritime Staff Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Joint Maritime Staff Operator conducts planning through the Naval Planning Process and follows operational level staff processes and procedures. This operator works within a maritime headquarters tasked to serve as a Service Component Commander, Joint Force Maritime Component Commander, or Joint Force Commander.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- joint operational planning
- naval planning process
- maritime headquarters operations
- staff action coordination
- course of action development
- mission analysis
- briefing and presentation
- interagency coordination
- operational documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Alert Technologies OpsCenter
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Administration
- Emergency Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Business Continuity Professional
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
What the Work Involves
- Consult with officials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to determine their needs and capabilities in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
- Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
- Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
- Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.
- Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
Related Occupations
- Project Management Specialists
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Security Managers
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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